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News MARINA Administrator Max Mejia Jr, Deputy Administrator Glo Bañas, Deputy Executive Director Jabeth Dacanay and Mr. Robert Oh of Quantum X with the representative of the Manpower Development Service (MDS), MARINA MARINA online appointment system on O MARINA Administrator Max Mejia Jr, Deputy Administrator GloLAS features priority queuing. This will Bañas, Deputy Executive Director ease-down the exasperating of having to Jabeth Dacanay and Mr. Robert Oh of Quantum X with the representative of the Manpower fall in line in applying for ones required certifications to be able to work and be Development Service (MDS), MARINA By Philip Ortaleza Manila, Philippines, The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Marina recently announced the Online Appointment System (OLAS) for Seafarers application of the issuance or revalidation of Seafarers Seafarer’s Identification and Record Book (SIRB), otherwise known as “seaman’s book” and Certificate of Proficiency (COP). 12 employed. The online system has a userfriendly ready-to-print forms that can be downloaded for the convenience and flexibility of our seafarers”, said MARINA Administrator Maximo Q. Mejia Jr. Setting an appointment takes only few steps as follows: 1. Go to www.marinaappointment.com 2. Select the document to be processed. (e.g. SIRB or STCW) 3. Pick the date and time most convenient and then click on “Next” 4. Fill out the form, print and present it at the MARINA OLAS Verification Desk Note:Applicants are expected to be at MARINA at least thirty (30) minutes before the appointment time. Terms and conditions apply, which include among others, the personal appearance of the applicant; the automatic cancellation of appointment when a suspension of office work is declared by the President due to inclement weather or any event; the duly filled application form/s’ print-out as mandatory; and that the late arrivals shall be accommodated only when all on-time applicants have been served.